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Industry leaders to gather in London this week for inaugural IBI Summit
Boat builder CEOs debate the big ideas shaping the next era of boating
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Canadian court approves class action boat suit
Lawsuit to proceed after 500,000 consumers erroneously told they had won a new boat in coffee chain promo
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Ferrari-backed Hypersail foiling yacht due for completion next year
Unnamed Italian yard begins work on advanced offshore yacht, launch expected in 2026
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Barton Marine appoints Hungarian distributor
Amarcord Marine to distribute UK firm’s deck equipment in Hungary
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WRF issues net-zero roadmap for the superyacht sector by 2050
New roadmap sets quantified environmental targets with five-year increments
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Whittley, Honda sign OEM and dealership deal
The move coincides with the launch of new outboard models in Australia
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ApexBrasil, ACOBAR drive global push for Brazilian nautical sector
Nautical edition of Exporta Mais Brasil planned for next month’s Marina Itajaí Boat Show
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Seasoned investors and top CEOs to debate future of investment in boating at IBI Summit
IBI Summit dives deep into the future of boatbuilding investment with top CEOs and seasoned dealmakers
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Canadian electric outboard maker enters SE Asian market
Acel, En-Syst sign distribution agreement for the region
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Ferretti, Flexjet unveil Riva Volare jet and helicopter interior
The finished design was presented on Thursday at Milano Prime Linate Airport
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NMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
President Frank Hugelmeyer urges Bahamas prime minister to reconsider the changes in letter shared with IBI
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Van der Valk launches 35m Lalabe, set for Cannes debut
The Dutch yard’s new superyacht will make its first international appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September
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Sunbeam Yachts invests in future with new production facility
The 7,000m2 site in Munderfing, Upper Austria, will be operational by 2026
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More than a dozen new boat premieres set for Polish show
The upcoming Polboat Yachting Festival will unveil more than 12 new boats among a lineup of over 100 vessels on display
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Former Dutch tennis pro launches yacht services firm
Jesse Huta Galung’s new venture offers bespoke services across the global marine sector
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Baglietto, Meyer Davis collaborate on new 56m design concept
The Vesta56 superyacht was recently presented in New York
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Global maritime organisations unite to accelerate electrification
New alliance to drive coordinated action for inland and nearshore vessel electrification
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Bimini resort sees cancellations ahead of new Bahamian boating fees, regulations
The loss of business, which already stretches into August, is significant
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CdM expands Ancona operations with three new build sheds
New facility described as a “many thousands of euros” investment
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US consumer confidence retreats in June
Decline in confidence shared among all ages and income groups
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West Marine to sell Yamaha portable outboards
US retailer to sell portable outboards from 2.5hp to 15hp at select stores
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South African president addresses Starlink issue in Parliament
Cyril Ramaphosa backs policy shift that would let satcom firm operate in the country
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Brazilian boat exports nearly triple over four years
Brazil’s boat building industry is riding a wave of export growth, but rising US tariffs and interest rates are casting uncertainty over its most vital market
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NMMA Canada completes successful lobby effort
Meetings with newly elected government focused on luxury tax repeal
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Domani eyes brighter horizons after industry setbacks
Lean structure and fixed cost base help Belgian shipyard navigate hard times
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US Coast Guard accepts new ABYC navigation light standard
New ABYC C-5 standard replaces old UL 1104 with international alignment and provision for LED testing requirements
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Swedish builder appoints new Finnish dealer
The first Lynxmar boats will arrive in Finland this summer
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Axopar Boats expands US presence with OneWater partnership
The Finnish builder has boosted its footprint with eight new dealership locations
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Trump Fed appointee calls for rate cuts, but majority take wait and see position
Many urge caution amid lingering inflation uncertainty and Trump’s trade tariffs
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Twin Vee expands Bahama Boat Works product line
Smaller centre console models to enhance Bahama’s existing range
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Economic uncertainty leads to lower Q3 profits for Winnebago
Market softness in RV segment offset in part by higher volumes in marine division
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Leadership change at Europe Marine
Yanick and Tristan Nürnberger take over German boat firm from their fathers
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VoltSafe awarded European patent on electrical fingerprint tech
New patent in 39 countries opens door to strategic licensing deals, says Canadian marina power systems firm
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Hall Spars names new general manager
Andre Crawford returns to NTG to lead the carbon spar manufacturer into a new era
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Cruisers Yachts broadens global reach with new dealer development team
Dave Bigge and Antonio Castaneda to grow the brand’s international dealer network
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Aquatic alien species menaces South African boating destination
Yacht owners in Langebaan Lagoon are being urged to prioritise anti-fouling
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Brig USA appoints VP of sales
Tim McNulty brings over 25 years of marine industry experience to the role
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Sunseeker to cut up to 200 jobs in proposed restructure
Around 10% of the workforce could be affected
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Leadership change at Bavaria Yachts
Norbert Leifeld replaces Michael Müller as CEO with immediate effect
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MarineMax expands role for EVP and chief digital officer
Shawn Berg to support strategic growth initiatives across company’s global divisions
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Vestdavit signs largest sales contract yet
Norwegian firm to deliver new davit systems to Damen Naval
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Gulf Craft opens in-house training centre
The facility in Umm Al Quwain will deliver more than 3,000 training hours annually
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New AI-powered agent set to reshape marina management and communication
VELA is currently being used at 10 marinas, including three in Turkey
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Aquatic AV appoints UK distributor
Meridian Zero will distribute the US firm’s marine audio solutions in Britain
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Revolution Marine Group debuts new solar-powered cat
Delivery of the first hull is scheduled for April next year
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Sea.AI partners with French catamaran builder
The company’s machine vision systems are now available on Nautitech’s entire range
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Finnish boat builders poised for growth despite market uncertainty
After a promising start to 2025, the market outlook has become increasingly unclear
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Seakeeper extends aftermarket offering
New 3D-printed trim tab pocket filler kids enable Seakeeper Ride installation on wider range of boats
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Recovered Bayesian to hit land today after being lifted over the weekend
The 56m sail superyacht will be placed in a special cradle at the port of Termini Imerese
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